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Terrifier Movies in Order
Three main films from 2016 to 2024, plus the 2013 anthology All Hallows' Eve where Art the Clown first reached a wide audience. The trilogy is one continuous story; the anthology is a prototype rather than a chapter, and the anthology's own sequels are not part of Art's story at all.
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Why this order?
Terrifier went from microbudget curiosity to the biggest independent horror franchise of its era, and its watch order question is really about what counts.
The spine is simple: Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Terrifier 3 (2024) are one continuous story, each following directly from the last, with Art the Clown and Sienna Shaw's arc running through them. Watch them in release order. Terrifier 2 is where the series found its audience, and 3 opened at number one in the US - unheard of for an unrated film.
The complication is All Hallows' Eve (2013). It is an anthology film assembled around Damien Leone's early shorts, and it contains Art the Clown's first widely seen appearances - but it is not the first chapter of the trilogy's story. Think of it as the prototype: same character, earlier and rougher, loosely compatible at best. Watch it before the trilogy if you want the full archaeology, or afterward as a curiosity. Skipping it costs you nothing narratively.
What does not count: All Hallows' Eve 2 (2015), Trickster (2023) and Inferno (2024) are anthology follow-ons of varying connection assembled without the trilogy's involvement, and none of them advances Art's story. They exist to be near the brand. The guide lists the four films that matter and leaves the rest to this paragraph.
Terrifier 4 is in development as of 2026, described by Leone as the final installment and a dive into Art's origins, with no date announced. Any specific date you see circulating is invented.
Timeline 2013-2024
Every entry by release year: rows that share a year are a cluster, and the long droughts are called out on the rail.
- 2013 All Hallows' Eve
- 2016 Terrifier
- 6-year gap
- 2022 2
- 2024 3
Where to play it today
- The trilogy rotates through streamers and is easiest to find each October
- All Hallows' Eve sits on budget horror services more often than the majors
- Availability rotates; check JustWatch for your region
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Terrifier.
Frequently asked questions
How many Terrifier movies are there?
Three main films: Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Terrifier 3 (2024), which form one continuous story. Art the Clown also appears in the 2013 anthology All Hallows' Eve, a prototype assembled from the director's early shorts rather than a chapter of the trilogy.
What order should I watch the Terrifier movies in?
Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3 - each follows directly from the last. All Hallows' Eve is optional: before the trilogy for the archaeology of the character, after it as a curiosity, or never, without losing anything from the story.
Do I need to watch All Hallows' Eve first?
No. It contains Art the Clown's first widely seen appearances, but it is an anthology built around early short films, and the trilogy does not treat it as canon so much as ancestry. Terrifier (2016) is the real chapter one.
Do All Hallows' Eve 2, Trickster and Inferno count?
Not for Art's story. They are anthology follow-ons of varying connection to the original, made without the trilogy's creative core, and nothing in the Terrifier films depends on them. Completists can explore; everyone else can safely pretend they do not exist.
Is Terrifier 3 the end of the story?
No - it is the current end, with a clear continuation implied. Terrifier 4 is in development as of 2026, described by Damien Leone as the final installment and a deeper dive into Art's origins, with no release date announced. Specific dates circulating online are invented.
Can I start with Terrifier 2?
Many people did, since it was the breakout, and it mostly works: the film reintroduces Art and starts Sienna's story fresh. But the 2016 film's ending is load-bearing for a running character, so starting at the beginning is only 85 minutes more and pays off.
How violent are the Terrifier movies really?
At the far end of what gets released. All three are unrated because an R was not realistic, the effects are practical and lingering, and the reports of viewers walking out of Terrifier 2 and 3 were real press coverage rather than marketing invention - though they were also excellent marketing. This is the franchise's entire identity; there is no tamer cut to look for.
How long does it take to watch the Terrifier movies?
The trilogy runs about 6 hours - the first film is a lean 85 minutes, while 2 and 3 both run well past two hours. All Hallows' Eve adds another 80 minutes.
Last verified · Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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